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36 Child Daycare & Preschools in Evansville, Indiana

Browse all 36 child daycare & preschools in Evansville, Indiana. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Evansville

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    St. Mary'S/Lapetite
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    800 St. Mary'S Drive, Evansville, IN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 110 children

    Parents consistently praise La Petite for its caring, patient teachers who genuinely engage with children and maintain strong communication with families. The facility emphasizes educational activities, healthy nutrition, safety measures, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes children eager to attend.

    Caring and patient teachersexcellent communication via app and daily updateseducational curriculumhealthy food options
  2. 2
    Cornerstone Day Care
    4.64 score
    4.9(12)

    3900 Kratzville Road, Evansville, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Cornerstone Day Care is a faith-based center in Evansville that parents praise for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere and Bible-focused curriculum including math and science. Parents appreciate the affordable pricing, community involvement, and homey environment, with one parent noting a decade-long tenure at the facility.

    friendly staffaffordable pricingBible and religious educationacademic instruction (math
  3. 3
    St. Mark'S Preschool
    4.56 score
    4.8(12)

    2300 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    St. Mark's Preschool receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who appreciate the caring teachers, strong pastoral leadership under Pastor Don, and welcoming church community. Parents highlight the facility's role in providing not only quality preschool education but also broader support services including mentoring, after-school programs, and meals for neighborhood children in need.

    Caring and loving teachersstrong pastoral leadershipwelcoming community atmospherequality preschool education
  4. 4

    6300 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Mighty Kids Preschool/Childcare 2 for its caring owner Ms. Nermeen and her attentive, family-like approach to childcare. The facility is highlighted for its small size that allows individual attention, quality nap routines, outdoor play areas, detailed daily reports, and reasonable pricing. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed strong trust and satisfaction with their children's care and development.

    caring and loving ownerindividual attentionfamily-like environmentquality sleep/nap routines
  5. 5

    6312 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Mighty Kids Childcare for its warm, family-oriented environment under owner Ms. Nermeen's caring leadership. The facility is noted for providing individualized attention, proper rest accommodations, detailed daily reports, and a balance of learning and socialization. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting trust, reliability, and the emotional connection children form with the staff.

    Caring and professional owner/staffpersonalized attentionproper nap facilitiesdetailed daily reports
  6. 6

    4310 Pollack Avenue, Evansville, IN · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Assembly of Faith Daycare & Preschool is a religious facility in Evansville, Indiana that parents describe as welcoming and loving with a focus on faith and worship. Reviews highlight the friendly environment and pastoral leadership, with parents appreciating the spiritual atmosphere for their children.

    welcoming environmentloving stafffriendly atmospherestrong pastoral leadership
  7. 7
    The Well Daycare
    4.47 score
    4.6(19)

    5600 Ward Road, Evansville, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    The Well Daycare in Evansville, Indiana receives consistently positive reviews, with parents praising the welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and safe environment for their children. Multiple reviewers highlight that their children are excited to attend and that staff provide regular updates and excellent care. Parents also appreciate the church community aspect and feel their families have grown spiritually through the organization.

    Welcoming and inclusive staffexcellent child care and safety practicesregular communication with parentschildren excited to attend
  8. 8

    1000 East Virginia Street, Evansville, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children

    Enterprise Zone Day Care Center in Evansville receives consistently high ratings from parents. Reviews highlight the center's affordability for low-income families, small class sizes, caring staff, and strong early learning curriculum. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and making academic progress.

    Low cost for familiessmall class sizescaring and attentive staffwelcoming to children with special needs
  9. 9

    400 S.E. 8th Street, Evansville, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 130 children

    Carver Day Care and Preschool receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the quality staff, organization, and child care. However, some parents have expressed concerns about communication and phone accessibility. The facility is income-based and popular, with limited availability for summer and fall programs.

    quality staffgood organizationwelcoming environment for childrengreat after-school program
  10. 10

    2845 Beaumont Drive, Evansville, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Animal Crackers Child Care Ministry is a church-based center that receives mostly positive feedback for its welcoming community, spiritual focus, and family atmosphere. However, there are isolated concerns about staff professionalism and community relations.

    welcoming and loving environmentstrong faith-based communityexcellent teachingyouth programs

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Evansville based on parent reviews

Cornerstone Day Care

4.9(12)

3900 Kratzville Road, Evansville, IN

Cornerstone Day Care is a faith-based center in Evansville that parents praise for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere and Bible-focused curriculum including math and science. Parents appreciate the affordable pricing, community involvement, and homey environment, with one parent noting a decade-long tenure at the facility.

friendly staffaffordable pricingBible and religious education

The Well Daycare

4.6(19)

5600 Ward Road, Evansville, IN

The Well Daycare in Evansville, Indiana receives consistently positive reviews, with parents praising the welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and safe environment for their children. Multiple reviewers highlight that their children are excited to attend and that staff provide regular updates and excellent care. Parents also appreciate the church community aspect and feel their families have grown spiritually through the organization.

Welcoming and inclusive staffexcellent child care and safety practicesregular communication with parents

Enterprise Zone Day Care Center

4.7(9)

1000 East Virginia Street, Evansville, IN

Enterprise Zone Day Care Center in Evansville receives consistently high ratings from parents. Reviews highlight the center's affordability for low-income families, small class sizes, caring staff, and strong early learning curriculum. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and making academic progress.

Low cost for familiessmall class sizescaring and attentive staff

Kids Of Hope Child Care

5(3)

808 Se Third Street, Evansville, IN

Animal Crackers Child Care Ministry

4.5(10)

2845 Beaumont Drive, Evansville, IN

Animal Crackers Child Care Ministry is a church-based center that receives mostly positive feedback for its welcoming community, spiritual focus, and family atmosphere. However, there are isolated concerns about staff professionalism and community relations.

welcoming and loving environmentstrong faith-based communityexcellent teaching

Mount Pleasant Child Development Center

4.8(3)

8900 Baumgart Road, Evansville, IN

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Evansville, Indiana

There are 36 child daycare & preschools in Evansville, Indiana, making up 63% of the 57 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Evansville, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Evansville

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Ivy Tech
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
651 Fairway Drive, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 492-3907
Methodist Temple Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2109 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 476-4671
Fairlawn Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2000 South Alvord Boulevard, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 477-4803
World Harvest Ministries INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1111 South Green River Road, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 760-6901
Kids Of Hope Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
808 Se Third Street, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 402-5106
Memorial Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
645 Canal Street, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 423-7166
Evsc Early Learning Center - Fairlawn
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2021 S Alvord Blvd, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 435-8483
Cornerstone Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Cornerstone Day Care is a faith-based center in Evansville that parents praise for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere and Bible-focused curriculum including math and science. Parents appreciate the affordable pricing, community involvement, and homey environment, with one parent noting a decade-long tenure at the facility.

friendly staffaffordable pricingBible and religious education
Address
3900 Kratzville Road, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 422-4965
Mount Pleasant Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
8900 Baumgart Road, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 868-2118
Enterprise Zone Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Enterprise Zone Day Care Center in Evansville receives consistently high ratings from parents. Reviews highlight the center's affordability for low-income families, small class sizes, caring staff, and strong early learning curriculum. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and making academic progress.

Low cost for familiessmall class sizescaring and attentive staff
Address
1000 East Virginia Street, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 452-3134
Oakhill Baptist Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
4615 Oak Hill Road, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 962-1548
The Well Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

The Well Daycare in Evansville, Indiana receives consistently positive reviews, with parents praising the welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and safe environment for their children. Multiple reviewers highlight that their children are excited to attend and that staff provide regular updates and excellent care. Parents also appreciate the church community aspect and feel their families have grown spiritually through the organization.

Welcoming and inclusive staffexcellent child care and safety practicesregular communication with parents
Address
5600 Ward Road, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 479-1792
Animal Crackers Child Care Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Animal Crackers Child Care Ministry is a church-based center that receives mostly positive feedback for its welcoming community, spiritual focus, and family atmosphere. However, there are isolated concerns about staff professionalism and community relations.

welcoming and loving environmentstrong faith-based communityexcellent teaching
Address
2845 Beaumont Drive, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 626-0500
Caring Friends Day Care Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Caring Friends Day Care Ministry in Evansville, Indiana receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with staff praised for genuine care, educational quality, and safety practices. The center is noted for academic preparation, special needs support, and strong teacher-child relationships. One negative review provides no specific details.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong academic instruction (readingwriting
Address
2216 South Green River Road, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 477-0100
Central Methodist Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Central Methodist Child Care receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, family-like environment, and child preparation for school. However, recent negative reviews raise concerns about disability discrimination and staff rudeness at the front desk.

Caring and patient staffstrong director leadershipdaily updates and communication with parents
Address
300 Mary Street, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 424-9461
Deaconess Children'S Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
235 West Iowa, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 450-7282
Parents Choice Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents Choice Child Care in Evansville receives consistently high praise for its caring, intentional approach to child development. Reviewers highlight strong staff relationships, significant developmental progress, and a safe, family-like environment. Many parents report their children are excited to attend and feel confident entrusting their care to the facility.

caring and attentive teachersdevelopmental progress (potty trainingspeech
Address
4901 Oak Hill Road, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 477-9820
Deaconess Children'S Enrichment Center - East
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1220 North Tutor Lane, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 450-5437
New Life Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

New Life Child Care receives predominantly positive feedback, with most parents praising the staff's professionalism, warmth, and attentiveness to children's needs. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about lack of communication regarding behavioral issues and failure to report a child's injury incident.

friendly and professional staffaccommodating to special needsgood daily communication
Address
2145 East Columbia Street, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 401-2052
The Arc Of Evansville Child Life Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

The Arc of Evansville Child Life Center is highly regarded for serving adults with disabilities through their day program. Parents and families praise the caring staff, clean facility, and positive impact on participants' social engagement and well-being. The organization is recognized as a valuable community resource.

Amazing and caring staffclean well-maintained facilitystrong music therapy program
Address
615 West Virginia Street, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 428-5433
Easter Seals Milestones Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
621 South Cullen Avenue, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 474-2244
St Vincent Early Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

St. Vincent Early Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, individualized attention, safe environment, and developmental approach. However, several parents report serious concerns including poor communication, incidents of biting without proper response, questionable handling of child safety allegations, high staff turnover, and gaps in academic preparation.

Kind and attentive staffstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
730 West Delaware Street, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 424-4780
The Ark INC. Dba Ark Crisis Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

The Ark Crisis Child Care Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff, support for families, and care quality. However, negative reviews cite serious concerns including scheduling/communication failures, health and safety issues (head lice), poor parent communication about behavioral incidents, and unprofessional staff conduct.

Wonderful and caring staffstrong family support systemchildren enjoy attending
Address
415 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 423-9425
Bethany Little Disciples Day Care Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
601 East Mill Road, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 402-3775
Culver Family Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Culver Family Learning Center has mixed reviews. While some parents report positive experiences with their children's development in the Pre-K program, multiple recent reviews cite serious concerns about teacher conduct, including yelling, emotional outbursts, and harsh treatment of students, particularly in special needs classrooms. These behavioral issues were reportedly documented and covered by local news.

Children show developmental progressPre-K program effec
Address
1301 Judson St, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 435-8443
Fulton Rising Star
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Reviews appear to be mixed between actual daycare feedback and apartment complex reviews, making assessment difficult. The limited daycare-specific feedback mentions strict rules but generally positive staff interactions. One parent noted the facility has nice staff and good people.

Friendly and polite office staffnice peoplegood location and area
Address
1701 North 7th Avenue, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 492-3953
Kindergate Of Evansville
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Kindergate of Evansville has highly polarized reviews. Three parents praise the curriculum, caring staff, and positive child development experiences. Three other parents report serious concerns including verbal abuse, rough handling, inadequate infant care, and insufficient supervision.

Strong curriculum and early learning outcomescaring and warm staffage-appropriate playgrounds
Address
623 Gum Street, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 422-6307
Agape Children'S Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

AGAPE Children's Learning Academy has received mixed reviews. While some reviewers appear to be rating the church facility rather than the daycare, multiple parents report serious concerns about staff turnover, communication issues, and unprofessional conduct at the daycare center.

Welcoming atmosphere mentioned in some reviews
Address
2525 Stringtown Road, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 909-1290
High Point Child Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.1

High Point Child Care Learning Center has overwhelmingly negative reviews citing serious safety and operational concerns. Parents report understaffing, inadequate supervision, staff misconduct including abuse allegations, poor hygiene, and lack of consistent teacher assignments. One positive review praised it as a safe place, but this is vastly outweighed by numerous accounts of neglect and mismanagement.

Safe environmentclean facilities
Address
240 S. Rosenberger, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 425-8687
A Child'S Paradise
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
253 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 425-5291

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Frequently asked questions

There are 36 child daycare & preschools daycares in Evansville, Indiana, out of 57 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Evansville, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Indiana's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Indiana)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Evansville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 36 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 5 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 13 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Indiana typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Evansville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Evansville must be licensed by Indiana's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.